The "Bridge to Nowhere

question 23

Multiple Choice

The "Bridge to Nowhere"

• A) is a fictional account of drawbridge that was made out of gold coins collected from Roman tax collectors.
• B) was a bridge proposed to be built in Alaska that would have cost taxpayers $320 million, despite the availability of a ferry service that charged $6 per automobile.
• C) refers to the inherent difficulty for Democrats and Republicans to bridge their differences with bipartisan legislation.
• D) was an overturned law that required bridges to be paid for by people who benefited the most from their use.

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Definitions:

Chromosome 15

One of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes, carrying genes that can be involved in various genetic disorders and characteristics.

Fragile X Syndrome

A human genetic disorder caused by a fragile site that occurs near the tip on the X chromosome; effects range from mild learning disabilities to severe intellectual disability and hyperactivity.

CGG Sequences

Specific sequences of DNA nucleotides comprising cytosine and guanine, often studied for their role in genetic diseases.

Genomic Imprinting

A biological occurrence where specific genes are manifested based on which parent they are inherited from.